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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.74, 1,109.70 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.74, 1,109.70 and 277.50 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.74 : 1,109.70 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.74/1,109.70 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.74x = 1,109.70 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.74x = 307,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,941.75/739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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