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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,104.06 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,104.06 and 389.34 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,104.06 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,104.06 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,104.06 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 429,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,854.72/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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