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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.08, 1,105.79 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.08, 1,105.79 and 217.06 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.08 : 1,105.79 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.08/1,105.79 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.08x = 1,105.79 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.08x = 240,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,018.93/737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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