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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,104.03 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,104.03 and 412.38 is: 617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,104.03 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,104.03 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,104.03 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 455,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,279.89/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.59

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