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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.87, 1,109.94 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.87, 1,109.94 and 369.87 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.87 : 1,109.94 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.87/1,109.94 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.87x = 1,109.94 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.87x = 410,527.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,527.96/739.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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