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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.79, 1,109.67 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.79, 1,109.67 and 191.97 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.79 : 1,109.67 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.79/1,109.67 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.79x = 1,109.67 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.79x = 213,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,016.84/739.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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