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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.67, 1,109.97 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.67, 1,109.97 and 509.22 is: 764.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.67 : 1,109.97 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.67/1,109.97 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.67x = 1,109.97 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.67x = 565,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,218.92/739.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.16

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