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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.10, 1,108.03 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.10, 1,108.03 and 392.24 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.10 : 1,108.03 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.10/1,108.03 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.10x = 1,108.03 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.10x = 434,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,613.69/739.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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