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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,105.88 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,105.88 and 286.44 is: 429.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,105.88 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,105.88 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,105.88 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 316,768.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,768.27/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.64

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