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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.97, 1,118.34 and 584.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.97, 1,118.34 and 584.37 is: 876.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.97 : 1,118.34 = 584.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.97/1,118.34 = 584.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.97x = 1,118.34 × 584.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.97x = 653,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,524.35/745.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.08

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