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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.75, 1,109.75 and 586.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.75, 1,109.75 and 586.07 is: 876.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.75 : 1,109.75 = 586.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.75/1,109.75 = 586.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.75x = 1,109.75 × 586.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.75x = 650,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,382.70/741.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.82

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