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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.07, 1,100.42 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.07, 1,100.42 and 562.82 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.07 : 1,100.42 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.07/1,100.42 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.07x = 1,100.42 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.07x = 619,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,338.38/737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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