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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.19, 1,109.46 and 374.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.19, 1,109.46 and 374.23 is: 561.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.19 : 1,109.46 = 374.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.19/1,109.46 = 374.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.19x = 1,109.46 × 374.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.19x = 415,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,193.22/739.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.69

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