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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.89, 1,104.51 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.89, 1,104.51 and 390.62 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.89 : 1,104.51 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.89/1,104.51 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.89x = 1,104.51 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.89x = 431,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,438.17/736.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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