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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.35, 1,108.08 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.35, 1,108.08 and 276.71 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.35 : 1,108.08 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.35/1,108.08 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.35x = 1,108.08 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.35x = 306,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,611.28/739.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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