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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.56, 1,108.32 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.56, 1,108.32 and 374.58 is: 561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.56 : 1,108.32 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.56/1,108.32 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.56x = 1,108.32 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.56x = 415,154.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,154.51/739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.35

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