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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,101.84 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,101.84 and 530.40 is: 792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,101.84 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,101.84 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,101.84 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 584,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,415.94/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.75

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