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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.98, 1,109.50 and 317.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.98, 1,109.50 and 317.32 is: 475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.98 : 1,109.50 = 317.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.98/1,109.50 = 317.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.98x = 1,109.50 × 317.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.98x = 352,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,066.54/739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.78

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