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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.62, 1,107.36 and 373.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.62, 1,107.36 and 373.64 is: 559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.62 : 1,107.36 = 373.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.62/1,107.36 = 373.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.62x = 1,107.36 × 373.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.62x = 413,748.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,748.45/739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.41

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