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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,108.17 and 392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,108.17 and 392.57 is: 588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,108.17 = 392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,108.17 = 392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,108.17 × 392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 435,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,028.76/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.62

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