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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.00, 1,103.54 and 590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.00, 1,103.54 and 590.06 is: 883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.00 : 1,103.54 = 590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.00/1,103.54 = 590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.00x = 1,103.54 × 590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.00x = 651,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,149.29/737.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.52

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