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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,107.72 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,107.72 and 373.55 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,107.72 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,107.72 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,107.72 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 413,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,783.27/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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