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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,108.06 and 584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,108.06 and 584.20 is: 877.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,108.06 = 584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,108.06 = 584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,108.06 × 584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 647,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,328.65/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.00

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