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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.34, 1,109.01 and 191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.34, 1,109.01 and 191.53 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.34 : 1,109.01 = 191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.34/1,109.01 = 191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.34x = 1,109.01 × 191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.34x = 212,409.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,409.71/739.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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