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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.63, 1,108.98 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.63, 1,108.98 and 392.75 is: 588.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.63 : 1,108.98 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.63/1,108.98 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.63x = 1,108.98 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.63x = 435,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,549.12/739.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.87

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