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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,105.11 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,105.11 and 565.58 is: 846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,105.11 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,105.11 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,105.11 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 625,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,030.88/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.56

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