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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,103.02 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,103.02 and 581.65 is: 870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,103.02 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,103.02 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,103.02 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 641,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,567.37/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.47

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