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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,104.44 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,104.44 and 462.24 is: 692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,104.44 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,104.44 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,104.44 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 510,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,514.03/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.68

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