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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,106.89 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,106.89 and 450.37 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,106.89 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,106.89 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,106.89 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 498,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,510.31/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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