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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.22, 1,108.02 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.22, 1,108.02 and 305.96 is: 458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.22 : 1,108.02 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.22/1,108.02 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.22x = 1,108.02 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.22x = 339,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,009.80/739.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.60

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