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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,108.20 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,108.20 and 276.68 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,108.20 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,108.20 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,108.20 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 306,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,616.78/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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