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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.44, 1,109.16 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.44, 1,109.16 and 373.86 is: 560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.44 : 1,109.16 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.44/1,109.16 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.44x = 1,109.16 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.44x = 414,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,670.56/739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.79

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