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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,108.01 and 576.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,108.01 and 576.50 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,108.01 = 576.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,108.01 = 576.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,108.01 × 576.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 638,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,763.67/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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