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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,101.36 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734, 1,101.36 and 392 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734 : 1,101.36 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734/1,101.36 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734x = 1,101.36 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734x = 431,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,733.12/734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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