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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.84, 1,108.90 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.84, 1,108.90 and 328.52 is: 492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.84 : 1,108.90 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.84/1,108.90 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.84x = 1,108.90 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.84x = 364,295.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,295.83/739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.40

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