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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.89, 1,110.12 and 393.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.89, 1,110.12 and 393.21 is: 589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.89 : 1,110.12 = 393.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.89/1,110.12 = 393.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.89x = 1,110.12 × 393.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.89x = 436,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,510.29/739.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.97

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