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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.87, 1,109.57 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.87, 1,109.57 and 246.17 is: 369.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.87 : 1,109.57 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.87/1,109.57 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.87x = 1,109.57 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.87x = 273,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,144.39/739.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.18

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