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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.38, 1,106.14 and 592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.38, 1,106.14 and 592.44 is: 887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.38 : 1,106.14 = 592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.38/1,106.14 = 592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.38x = 1,106.14 × 592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.38x = 655,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,321.58/738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.51

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