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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,107.88 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,107.88 and 373.86 is: 560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,107.88 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,107.88 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,107.88 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 414,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,192.02/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.04

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