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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,105.02 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,105.02 and 412.20 is: 617.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,105.02 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,105.02 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,105.02 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 455,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,489.24/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.80

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