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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.29, 1,108.92 and 191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.29, 1,108.92 and 191.47 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.29 : 1,108.92 = 191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.29/1,108.92 = 191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.29x = 1,108.92 × 191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.29x = 212,318.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,318.41/739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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