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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.75, 1,108.88 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.75, 1,108.88 and 329.07 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.75 : 1,108.88 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.75/1,108.88 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.75x = 1,108.88 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.75x = 364,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,897.50/739.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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