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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.91, 1,110.47 and 393.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.91, 1,110.47 and 393.63 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.91 : 1,110.47 = 393.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.91/1,110.47 = 393.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.91x = 1,110.47 × 393.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.91x = 437,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,112.34/739.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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