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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.46, 1,109.20 and 306.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.46, 1,109.20 and 306.52 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.46 : 1,109.20 = 306.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.46/1,109.20 = 306.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.46x = 1,109.20 × 306.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.46x = 339,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,991.98/739.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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