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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.55, 1,107.83 and 576.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.55, 1,107.83 and 576.37 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.55 : 1,107.83 = 576.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.55/1,107.83 = 576.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.55x = 1,107.83 × 576.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.55x = 638,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,519.98/738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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