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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.65, 1,109.46 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.65, 1,109.46 and 191.84 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.65 : 1,109.46 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.65/1,109.46 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.65x = 1,109.46 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.65x = 212,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,833.26/739.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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