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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.86, 1,106.87 and 391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.86, 1,106.87 and 391.68 is: 586.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.86 : 1,106.87 = 391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.86/1,106.87 = 391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.86x = 1,106.87 × 391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.86x = 433,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,536.88/738.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.77

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