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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.91, 1,110.14 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.91, 1,110.14 and 329.11 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.91 : 1,110.14 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.91/1,110.14 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.91x = 1,110.14 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.91x = 365,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,358.18/739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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