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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,104.25 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,104.25 and 444.72 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,104.25 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,104.25 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,104.25 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 491,082.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,082.06/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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