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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.17, 1,105.76 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.17, 1,105.76 and 412.57 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.17 : 1,105.76 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.17/1,105.76 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.17x = 1,105.76 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.17x = 456,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,203.40/737.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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