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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,104.86 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,104.86 and 303.75 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,104.86 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,104.86 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,104.86 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 335,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,599.71/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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