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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,106.24 and 553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,106.24 and 553.89 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,106.24 = 553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,106.24 = 553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,106.24 × 553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 612,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,739.42/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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