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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.12, 1,108.36 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.12, 1,108.36 and 392.38 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.12 : 1,108.36 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.12/1,108.36 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.12x = 1,108.36 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.12x = 434,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,894.54/739.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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