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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,106.56 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,106.56 and 583.20 is: 875.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,106.56 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,106.56 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,106.56 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 645,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,345.79/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.50

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