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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,108.62 and 586.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,108.62 and 586.31 is: 880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,108.62 = 586.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,108.62 = 586.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,108.62 × 586.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 649,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,989.45/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.13

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