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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,109.28 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,109.28 and 557.04 is: 835.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,109.28 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,109.28 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,109.28 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 617,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,913.33/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.11

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