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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.82, 1,109.64 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.82, 1,109.64 and 191.96 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.82 : 1,109.64 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.82/1,109.64 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.82x = 1,109.64 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.82x = 213,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,006.49/739.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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