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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,104.48 and 572.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,104.48 and 572.19 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,104.48 = 572.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,104.48 = 572.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,104.48 × 572.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 631,972.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,972.41/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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