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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.63, 1,109.37 and 191.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.63, 1,109.37 and 191.83 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.63 : 1,109.37 = 191.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.63/1,109.37 = 191.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.63x = 1,109.37 × 191.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.63x = 212,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,810.45/739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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