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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,108.26 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,108.26 and 575.76 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,108.26 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,108.26 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,108.26 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 638,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,091.78/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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