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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,105.60 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,105.60 and 577.20 is: 865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,105.60 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,105.60 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,105.60 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 638,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,152.32/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.83

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