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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,104.21 and 520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,104.21 and 520.98 is: 780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,104.21 = 520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,104.21 = 520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,104.21 × 520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 575,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,271.33/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.33

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