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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.78, 1,109.65 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.78, 1,109.65 and 252.82 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.78 : 1,109.65 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.78/1,109.65 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.78x = 1,109.65 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.78x = 280,542.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,542.94/739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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