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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.76, 1,107.84 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.76, 1,107.84 and 392.48 is: 587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.76 : 1,107.84 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.76/1,107.84 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.76x = 1,107.84 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.76x = 434,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,805.04/739.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.77

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