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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.17, 1,107.56 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.17, 1,107.56 and 577.19 is: 866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.17 : 1,107.56 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.17/1,107.56 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.17x = 1,107.56 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.17x = 639,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,272.56/738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.02

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