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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.55, 1,105.20 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.55, 1,105.20 and 590.76 is: 885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.55 : 1,105.20 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.55/1,105.20 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.55x = 1,105.20 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.55x = 652,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,907.95/737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.24

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