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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.42, 1,108.86 and 252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.42, 1,108.86 and 252.34 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.42 : 1,108.86 = 252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.42/1,108.86 = 252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.42x = 1,108.86 × 252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.42x = 279,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,809.73/739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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