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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.19, 1,108.67 and 586.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.19, 1,108.67 and 586.29 is: 878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.19 : 1,108.67 = 586.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.19/1,108.67 = 586.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.19x = 1,108.67 × 586.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.19x = 649,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,999.20/740.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.15

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