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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.13, 1,106.73 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.13, 1,106.73 and 592.19 is: 886.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 1,106.73 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/1,106.73 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 1,106.73 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 655,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,388.91/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.71

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