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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,109.05 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,109.05 and 277.02 is: 415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,109.05 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,109.05 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,109.05 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 307,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,228.34/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.44

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