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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.75, 1,108.86 and 277.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.75, 1,108.86 and 277.87 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.75 : 1,108.86 = 277.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.75/1,108.86 = 277.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.75x = 1,108.86 × 277.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.75x = 308,118.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,118.93/739.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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