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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,106.32 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,106.32 and 545.28 is: 818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,106.32 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,106.32 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,106.32 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 603,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,254.17/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.30

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