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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,109.17 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,109.17 and 277.62 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,109.17 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,109.17 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,109.17 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 307,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,927.78/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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