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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,105.80 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,105.80 and 582.90 is: 874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,105.80 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,105.80 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,105.80 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 644,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,570.82/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.04

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