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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,105.65 and 444.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,105.65 and 444.06 is: 665.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,105.65 = 444.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,105.65 = 444.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,105.65 × 444.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 490,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,974.94/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.93

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