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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.52, 1,109.26 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.52, 1,109.26 and 191.70 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.52 : 1,109.26 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.52/1,109.26 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.52x = 1,109.26 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.52x = 212,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,645.14/739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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