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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.71, 1,109.56 and 191.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.71, 1,109.56 and 191.89 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.71 : 1,109.56 = 191.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.71/1,109.56 = 191.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.71x = 1,109.56 × 191.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.71x = 212,913.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,913.47/739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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