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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.96, 1,109.55 and 369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.96, 1,109.55 and 369.36 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.96 : 1,109.55 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.96/1,109.55 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.96x = 1,109.55 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.96x = 409,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,822.70/739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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