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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.04, 1,101.52 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.04, 1,101.52 and 580.68 is: 869.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.04 : 1,101.52 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.04/1,101.52 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.04x = 1,101.52 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.04x = 639,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,630.63/736.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.02

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