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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.71, 1,109.57 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.71, 1,109.57 and 219.72 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.71 : 1,109.57 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.71/1,109.57 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.71x = 1,109.57 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.71x = 243,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,794.72/739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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