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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,103.04 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,103.04 and 444.92 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,103.04 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,103.04 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,103.04 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 490,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,759.04/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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