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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,106.76 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,106.76 and 574.76 is: 863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,106.76 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,106.76 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,106.76 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 636,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,121.38/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.40

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