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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.62, 1,109.62 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.62, 1,109.62 and 219.60 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.62 : 1,109.62 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.62/1,109.62 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.62x = 1,109.62 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.62x = 243,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,676.99/739.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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