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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.47, 1,105.17 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.47, 1,105.17 and 574.47 is: 862.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.47 : 1,105.17 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.47/1,105.17 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.47x = 1,105.17 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.47x = 634,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,887.01/736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.07

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