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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,108.26 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,108.26 and 391.95 is: 588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,108.26 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,108.26 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,108.26 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 434,382.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,382.51/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.09

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