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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,104.45 and 519.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,104.45 and 519.63 is: 778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,104.45 = 519.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,104.45 = 519.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,104.45 × 519.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 573,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,905.35/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.59

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