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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.44, 1,109.85 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.44, 1,109.85 and 393.92 is: 589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.44 : 1,109.85 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.44/1,109.85 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.44x = 1,109.85 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.44x = 437,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,186.56/741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.65

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