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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,109.26 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,109.26 and 577.19 is: 866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,109.26 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,109.26 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,109.26 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 640,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,257.27/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.95

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