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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,105.78 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,105.78 and 462.50 is: 693.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,105.78 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,105.78 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,105.78 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 511,415.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,415.41/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.69

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