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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.98, 1,105.53 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.98, 1,105.53 and 390.06 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.98 : 1,105.53 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.98/1,105.53 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.98x = 1,105.53 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.98x = 431,223.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,223.03/736.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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