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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.46, 1,107.81 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.46, 1,107.81 and 276.95 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.46 : 1,107.81 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.46/1,107.81 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.46x = 1,107.81 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.46x = 306,802.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,802.44/739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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