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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.00, 1,106.27 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.00, 1,106.27 and 445.20 is: 668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.00 : 1,106.27 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.00/1,106.27 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.00x = 1,106.27 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.00x = 492,509.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,509.18/737.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.27

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