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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.01, 1,106.09 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.01, 1,106.09 and 275.13 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.01 : 1,106.09 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.01/1,106.09 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.01x = 1,106.09 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.01x = 304,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,317.17/737.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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