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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,104.71 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,104.71 and 562.23 is: 842.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,104.71 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,104.71 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,104.71 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 621,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,098.29/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.06

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