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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.28, 1,105.96 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.28, 1,105.96 and 391.10 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.28 : 1,105.96 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.28/1,105.96 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.28x = 1,105.96 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.28x = 432,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,540.96/738.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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