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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,106.09 and 412.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,106.09 and 412.84 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,106.09 = 412.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,106.09 = 412.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,106.09 × 412.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 456,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,630.60/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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