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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.92, 1,105.82 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.92, 1,105.82 and 447.72 is: 671.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.92 : 1,105.82 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.92/1,105.82 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.92x = 1,105.82 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.92x = 495,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,097.73/736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.85

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