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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.83, 1,103.28 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.83, 1,103.28 and 590.88 is: 884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.83 : 1,103.28 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.83/1,103.28 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.83x = 1,103.28 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.83x = 651,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,906.09/736.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.74

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