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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.19, 1,108.64 and 245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.19, 1,108.64 and 245.44 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.19 : 1,108.64 = 245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.19/1,108.64 = 245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.19x = 1,108.64 × 245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.19x = 272,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,104.60/739.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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