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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,108.28 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,108.28 and 374.56 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,108.28 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,108.28 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,108.28 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 415,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,117.36/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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