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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.89, 1,109.97 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.89, 1,109.97 and 393.39 is: 590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.89 : 1,109.97 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.89/1,109.97 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.89x = 1,109.97 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.89x = 436,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,651.10/739.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.16

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