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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.62, 1,109.76 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.62, 1,109.76 and 252.72 is: 379.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.62 : 1,109.76 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.62/1,109.76 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.62x = 1,109.76 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.62x = 280,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,458.55/739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.19

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