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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.23, 1,108.24 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.23, 1,108.24 and 276.75 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.23 : 1,108.24 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.23/1,108.24 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.23x = 1,108.24 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.23x = 306,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,702.39/739.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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