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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.83, 1,107.92 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.83, 1,107.92 and 392.09 is: 587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.83 : 1,107.92 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.83/1,107.92 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.83x = 1,107.92 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.83x = 434,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,404.35/738.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.96

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