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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,107.72 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,107.72 and 391.64 is: 587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,107.72 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,107.72 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,107.72 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 433,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,821.92/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.79

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