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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.97, 1,109.66 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.97, 1,109.66 and 246.23 is: 369.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 1,109.66 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/1,109.66 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 1,109.66 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 273,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,224.80/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.24

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