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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.29, 1,108.03 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.29, 1,108.03 and 374.19 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.29 : 1,108.03 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.29/1,108.03 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.29x = 1,108.03 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.29x = 414,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,606.33/739.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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