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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.82, 1,109.68 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.82, 1,109.68 and 252.86 is: 379.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.82 : 1,109.68 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.82/1,109.68 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.82x = 1,109.68 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.82x = 280,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,593.68/739.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.27

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