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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,104.48 and 591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,104.48 and 591.34 is: 886.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,104.48 = 591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,104.48 = 591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,104.48 × 591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 653,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,123.20/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.02

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