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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.90, 1,105.92 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.90, 1,105.92 and 390.20 is: 585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.90 : 1,105.92 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.90/1,105.92 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.90x = 1,105.92 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.90x = 431,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,529.98/736.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.60

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