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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,109.42 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,109.42 and 219.66 is: 329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,109.42 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,109.42 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,109.42 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 243,694.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,694.10/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.39

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