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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.27, 1,104.73 and 407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.27, 1,104.73 and 407.92 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.27 : 1,104.73 = 407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.27/1,104.73 = 407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.27x = 1,104.73 × 407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.27x = 450,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,636.66/737.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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