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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,108.61 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,108.61 and 392.09 is: 588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,108.61 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,108.61 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,108.61 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 434,672.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,672.93/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.23

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