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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.72, 1,109.60 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.72, 1,109.60 and 219.71 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.72 : 1,109.60 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.72/1,109.60 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.72x = 1,109.60 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.72x = 243,785.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,785.22/739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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