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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.34, 1,108.68 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.34, 1,108.68 and 277.04 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.34 : 1,108.68 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.34/1,108.68 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.34x = 1,108.68 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.34x = 307,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,148.71/739.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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