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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.18, 1,108.50 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.18, 1,108.50 and 327.91 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.18 : 1,108.50 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.18/1,108.50 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.18x = 1,108.50 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.18x = 363,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,488.24/739.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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