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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.56, 1,101.84 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.56, 1,101.84 and 392.32 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.56 : 1,101.84 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.56/1,101.84 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.56x = 1,101.84 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.56x = 432,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,273.87/734.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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