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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,107.08 and 463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,107.08 and 463.75 is: 696.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,107.08 = 463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,107.08 = 463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,107.08 × 463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 513,408.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,408.35/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.52

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