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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.30, 1,104.72 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.30, 1,104.72 and 389.89 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.30 : 1,104.72 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.30/1,104.72 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.30x = 1,104.72 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.30x = 430,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,711.81/736.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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