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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,105.42 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,105.42 and 614.38 is: 921.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,105.42 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,105.42 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,105.42 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 679,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,143.64/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.48

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