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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.08, 1,103.82 and 519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.08, 1,103.82 and 519.64 is: 778.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.08 : 1,103.82 = 519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.08/1,103.82 = 519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.08x = 1,103.82 × 519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.08x = 573,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,589.02/737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.19

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