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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,105.38 and 447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,105.38 and 447.78 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,105.38 = 447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,105.38 = 447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,105.38 × 447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 494,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,967.06/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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