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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,095.78 and 586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,095.78 and 586.94 is: 878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,095.78 = 586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,095.78 = 586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,095.78 × 586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 643,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,156.70/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.32

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