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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,105.05 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,105.05 and 412.60 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,105.05 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,105.05 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,105.05 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 455,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,943.63/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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