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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.00, 1,107.92 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.00, 1,107.92 and 392.55 is: 587.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.00 : 1,107.92 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.00/1,107.92 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.00x = 1,107.92 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.00x = 434,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,908.46/740.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.72

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