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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.95, 1,109.73 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.95, 1,109.73 and 219.83 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.95 : 1,109.73 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.95/1,109.73 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.95x = 1,109.73 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.95x = 243,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,945.99/739.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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