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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.53, 1,110.81 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.53, 1,110.81 and 587.72 is: 880.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.53 : 1,110.81 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.53/1,110.81 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.53x = 1,110.81 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.53x = 652,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,845.25/741.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.40

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