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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.19, 1,108.28 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.19, 1,108.28 and 328.12 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.19 : 1,108.28 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.19/1,108.28 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.19x = 1,108.28 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.19x = 363,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,646.88/739.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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