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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,104.67 and 590.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,104.67 and 590.81 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,104.67 = 590.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,104.67 = 590.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,104.67 × 590.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 652,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,647.13/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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