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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.63, 1,108.63 and 328.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.63, 1,108.63 and 328.45 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.63 : 1,108.63 = 328.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.63/1,108.63 = 328.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.63x = 1,108.63 × 328.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.63x = 364,129.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,129.52/739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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