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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,106.22 and 463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,106.22 and 463.61 is: 695.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,106.22 = 463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,106.22 = 463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,106.22 × 463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 512,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,854.65/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.84

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