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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,105.65 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,105.65 and 623.70 is: 935.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,105.65 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,105.65 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,105.65 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 689,593.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,593.91/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.55

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