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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.41, 1,109.22 and 328.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.41, 1,109.22 and 328.54 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.41 : 1,109.22 = 328.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.41/1,109.22 = 328.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.41x = 1,109.22 × 328.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.41x = 364,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,420.37/739.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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