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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.41, 1,104.11 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.41, 1,104.11 and 389.37 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.41 : 1,104.11 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.41/1,104.11 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.41x = 1,104.11 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.41x = 429,907.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,907.31/736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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