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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.31, 1,107.95 and 577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.31, 1,107.95 and 577.04 is: 864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.31 : 1,107.95 = 577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.31/1,107.95 = 577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.31x = 1,107.95 × 577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.31x = 639,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,323.04/739.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.76

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