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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,105.25 and 575.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,105.25 and 575.45 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,105.25 = 575.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,105.25 = 575.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,105.25 × 575.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 636,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,007.71/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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