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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,107.48 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,107.48 and 391.72 is: 587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,107.48 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,107.48 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,107.48 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 433,822.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,822.07/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.80

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