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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.42, 1,109.25 and 369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.42, 1,109.25 and 369.24 is: 553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.42 : 1,109.25 = 369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.42/1,109.25 = 369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.42x = 1,109.25 × 369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.42x = 409,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,579.47/739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.92

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