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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.72, 1,109.74 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.72, 1,109.74 and 219.70 is: 329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.72 : 1,109.74 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.72/1,109.74 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.72x = 1,109.74 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.72x = 243,809.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,809.88/739.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.60

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