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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.58, 1,105.35 and 574.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.58, 1,105.35 and 574.50 is: 860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.58 : 1,105.35 = 574.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.58/1,105.35 = 574.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.58x = 1,105.35 × 574.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.58x = 635,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,023.58/737.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.96

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