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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,105.02 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,105.02 and 574.56 is: 860.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,105.02 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,105.02 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,105.02 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 634,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,900.29/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.72

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