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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.94, 1,107.61 and 392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.94, 1,107.61 and 392.41 is: 587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.94 : 1,107.61 = 392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.94/1,107.61 = 392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.94x = 1,107.61 × 392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.94x = 434,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,637.64/739.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.40

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