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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.20, 1,105.92 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.20, 1,105.92 and 395.52 is: 591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.20 : 1,105.92 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.20/1,105.92 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.20x = 1,105.92 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.20x = 437,413.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,413.48/739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.74

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