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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.78, 1,109.19 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.78, 1,109.19 and 354.50 is: 531.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.78 : 1,109.19 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.78/1,109.19 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.78x = 1,109.19 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.78x = 393,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,207.86/739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.52

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