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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.23, 1,105.19 and 582.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.23, 1,105.19 and 582.67 is: 874.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.23 : 1,105.19 = 582.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.23/1,105.19 = 582.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.23x = 1,105.19 × 582.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.23x = 643,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,961.06/736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.67

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