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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,108.57 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,108.57 and 328.11 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,108.57 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,108.57 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,108.57 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 363,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,737.72/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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