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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.42, 1,108.74 and 328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.42, 1,108.74 and 328.48 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.42 : 1,108.74 = 328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.42/1,108.74 = 328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.42x = 1,108.74 × 328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.42x = 364,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,198.92/739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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