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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.88, 1,109.88 and 355.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.88, 1,109.88 and 355.12 is: 532.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.88 : 1,109.88 = 355.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.88/1,109.88 = 355.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.88x = 1,109.88 × 355.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.88x = 394,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,140.59/739.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.71

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