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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,109.76 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,109.76 and 226.76 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,109.76 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,109.76 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,109.76 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 251,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,649.18/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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