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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,105.80 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,105.80 and 575.60 is: 861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,105.80 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,105.80 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,105.80 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 636,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,498.48/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.53

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