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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.73, 1,104.57 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.73, 1,104.57 and 584.64 is: 875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.73 : 1,104.57 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.73/1,104.57 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.73x = 1,104.57 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.73x = 645,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,775.80/737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.36

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