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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.39, 1,108.92 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.39, 1,108.92 and 374.26 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.39 : 1,108.92 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.39/1,108.92 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.39x = 1,108.92 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.39x = 415,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,024.40/739.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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