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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,105.41 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,105.41 and 408.56 is: 612.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,105.41 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,105.41 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,105.41 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 451,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,626.31/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.78

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