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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,103.55 and 574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,103.55 and 574.10 is: 859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,103.55 = 574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,103.55 = 574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,103.55 × 574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 633,548.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,548.06/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.28

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