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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,106.22 and 390.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,106.22 and 390.89 is: 586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,106.22 = 390.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,106.22 = 390.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,106.22 × 390.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 432,404.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,404.80/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.47

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