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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.21, 1,104.78 and 582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.21, 1,104.78 and 582.46 is: 872.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.21 : 1,104.78 = 582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.21/1,104.78 = 582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.21x = 1,104.78 × 582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.21x = 643,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,490.16/737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.87

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