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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,104.30 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,104.30 and 574.82 is: 860.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,104.30 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,104.30 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,104.30 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 634,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,773.73/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.56

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