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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.34, 1,109.19 and 328.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.34, 1,109.19 and 328.61 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.34 : 1,109.19 = 328.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.34/1,109.19 = 328.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.34x = 1,109.19 × 328.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.34x = 364,490.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,490.93/739.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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