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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.71, 1,109.44 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.71, 1,109.44 and 191.88 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.71 : 1,109.44 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.71/1,109.44 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.71x = 1,109.44 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.71x = 212,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,879.35/739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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