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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.68, 1,109.64 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.68, 1,109.64 and 328.56 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.68 : 1,109.64 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.68/1,109.64 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.68x = 1,109.64 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.68x = 364,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,583.32/739.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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