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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,109.61 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,109.61 and 246.24 is: 369.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,109.61 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,109.61 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,109.61 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 273,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,230.37/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.27

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