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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.78, 1,104.14 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.78, 1,104.14 and 582.40 is: 871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.78 : 1,104.14 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.78/1,104.14 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.78x = 1,104.14 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.78x = 643,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,049.83/737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.60

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