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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.70, 1,109.54 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.70, 1,109.54 and 328.83 is: 493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.70 : 1,109.54 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.70/1,109.54 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.70x = 1,109.54 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.70x = 364,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,850.04/739.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.24

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