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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,107.51 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,107.51 and 392.07 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,107.51 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,107.51 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,107.51 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 434,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,221.45/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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