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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.36, 1,101.54 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.36, 1,101.54 and 392.36 is: 588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.36 : 1,101.54 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.36/1,101.54 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.36x = 1,101.54 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.36x = 432,200.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,200.23/734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.54

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