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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.36, 1,109.13 and 641.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.36, 1,109.13 and 641.08 is: 961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.36 : 1,109.13 = 641.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.36/1,109.13 = 641.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.36x = 1,109.13 × 641.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.36x = 711,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,041.06/739.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.70

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