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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,105.75 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,105.75 and 412.46 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,105.75 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,105.75 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,105.75 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 456,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,075.58/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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