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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737, 1,106.04 and 481.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737, 1,106.04 and 481.04 is: 721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 1,106.04 = 481.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/1,106.04 = 481.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 1,106.04 × 481.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 532,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,049.48/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.91

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