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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,104.11 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,104.11 and 390.08 is: 584.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,104.11 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,104.11 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,104.11 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 430,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,694.96/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.42

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