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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.58, 1,109.93 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.58, 1,109.93 and 374.68 is: 562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.58 : 1,109.93 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.58/1,109.93 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.58x = 1,109.93 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.58x = 415,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,862.90/739.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.30

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