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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,108.58 and 392.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,108.58 and 392.78 is: 588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,108.58 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,108.58 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,108.58 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 435,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,428.86/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.61

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