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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,103.70 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,103.70 and 531.80 is: 796.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,103.70 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,103.70 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,103.70 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 586,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,947.66/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.14

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