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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.83, 1,109.70 and 328.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.83, 1,109.70 and 328.85 is: 493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.83 : 1,109.70 = 328.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.83/1,109.70 = 328.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.83x = 1,109.70 × 328.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.83x = 364,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,919.30/739.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.25

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