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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,105.61 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,105.61 and 403.68 is: 605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,105.61 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,105.61 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,105.61 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 446,308.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,308.87/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.47

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