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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.41, 1,105.17 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.41, 1,105.17 and 389.70 is: 584.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.41 : 1,105.17 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.41/1,105.17 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.41x = 1,105.17 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.41x = 430,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,684.75/736.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.84

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