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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,109.32 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,109.32 and 277.31 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,109.32 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,109.32 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,109.32 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 307,625.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,625.53/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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