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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,108.17 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,108.17 and 392.22 is: 588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,108.17 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,108.17 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,108.17 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 434,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,646.44/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.41

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