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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,105.55 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,105.55 and 462.92 is: 694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,105.55 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,105.55 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,105.55 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 511,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,775.10/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.43

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