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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.39, 1,105.44 and 390.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.39, 1,105.44 and 390.97 is: 586.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.39 : 1,105.44 = 390.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.39/1,105.44 = 390.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.39x = 1,105.44 × 390.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.39x = 432,192.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,192.26/737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.11

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