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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,109.39 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,109.39 and 300.85 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,109.39 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,109.39 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,109.39 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 333,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,756.55/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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