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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,107.78 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,107.78 and 391.32 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,107.78 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,107.78 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,107.78 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 433,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,496.47/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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