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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.09, 1,104.63 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.09, 1,104.63 and 407.52 is: 610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.09 : 1,104.63 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.09/1,104.63 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.09x = 1,104.63 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.09x = 450,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,158.82/737.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.73

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