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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.47, 1,108.26 and 572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.47, 1,108.26 and 572.92 is: 859.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.47 : 1,108.26 = 572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.47/1,108.26 = 572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.47x = 1,108.26 × 572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.47x = 634,941.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,941.55/738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.80

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