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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,107.93 and 392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,107.93 and 392.06 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,107.93 = 392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,107.93 = 392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,107.93 × 392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 434,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,375.04/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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