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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.35, 1,108.09 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.35, 1,108.09 and 392.85 is: 588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.35 : 1,108.09 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.35/1,108.09 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.35x = 1,108.09 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.35x = 435,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,313.16/739.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.78

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