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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,106.16 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,106.16 and 593.12 is: 890.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,106.16 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,106.16 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,106.16 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 656,085.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,085.62/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.07

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