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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,107.33 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,107.33 and 391.51 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,107.33 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,107.33 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,107.33 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 433,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,525.23/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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