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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.53, 1,108.67 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.53, 1,108.67 and 392.67 is: 588.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.53 : 1,108.67 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.53/1,108.67 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.53x = 1,108.67 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.53x = 435,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,339.49/739.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.67

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