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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.58, 1,104.82 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.58, 1,104.82 and 531.52 is: 797.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.58 : 1,104.82 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.58/1,104.82 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.58x = 1,104.82 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.58x = 587,233.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,233.93/736.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.24

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