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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,106.33 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,106.33 and 583.47 is: 875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,106.33 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,106.33 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,106.33 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 645,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,507.45/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.74

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