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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.34, 1,107.49 and 556.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.34, 1,107.49 and 556.19 is: 833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.34 : 1,107.49 = 556.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.34/1,107.49 = 556.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.34x = 1,107.49 × 556.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.34x = 615,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,974.86/739.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.14

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