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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.53, 1,109.31 and 586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.53, 1,109.31 and 586.72 is: 878.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.53 : 1,109.31 = 586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.53/1,109.31 = 586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.53x = 1,109.31 × 586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.53x = 650,854.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,854.36/740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.90

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