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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.18, 1,108.77 and 373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.18, 1,108.77 and 373.47 is: 560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.18 : 1,108.77 = 373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.18/1,108.77 = 373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.18x = 1,108.77 × 373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.18x = 414,086.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,086.79/739.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.20

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