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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.55, 1,108.20 and 592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.55, 1,108.20 and 592.76 is: 888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.55 : 1,108.20 = 592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.55/1,108.20 = 592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.55x = 1,108.20 × 592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.55x = 656,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,896.63/739.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.24

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