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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.81, 1,106.51 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.81, 1,106.51 and 581.36 is: 870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.81 : 1,106.51 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.81/1,106.51 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.81x = 1,106.51 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.81x = 643,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,272.21/738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.69

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