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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.59, 1,109.55 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.59, 1,109.55 and 306.75 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.59 : 1,109.55 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.59/1,109.55 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.59x = 1,109.55 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.59x = 340,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,354.46/739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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