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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,096.62 and 586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,096.62 and 586.08 is: 878.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,096.62 = 586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,096.62 = 586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,096.62 × 586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 642,707.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,707.05/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.16

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