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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,108.92 and 354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,108.92 and 354.56 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,108.92 = 354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,108.92 = 354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,108.92 × 354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 393,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,178.68/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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