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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,108.96 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,108.96 and 328.57 is: 492.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,108.96 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,108.96 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,108.96 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 364,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,370.99/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.63

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