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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.92, 1,109.86 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.92, 1,109.86 and 277.72 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.92 : 1,109.86 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.92/1,109.86 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.92x = 1,109.86 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.92x = 308,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,230.32/739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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