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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.16, 1,108.26 and 392.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.16, 1,108.26 and 392.77 is: 588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.16 : 1,108.26 = 392.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.16/1,108.26 = 392.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.16x = 1,108.26 × 392.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.16x = 435,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,291.28/740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.10

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