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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.26, 1,106.92 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.26, 1,106.92 and 585.50 is: 876.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.26 : 1,106.92 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.26/1,106.92 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.26x = 1,106.92 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.26x = 648,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,101.66/739.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.69

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