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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.43, 1,109.70 and 328.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.43, 1,109.70 and 328.35 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.43 : 1,109.70 = 328.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.43/1,109.70 = 328.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.43x = 1,109.70 × 328.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.43x = 364,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,374.16/739.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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