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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,104.78 and 591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,104.78 and 591.88 is: 886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,104.78 = 591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,104.78 = 591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,104.78 × 591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 653,897.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,897.19/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.24

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