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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,109.76 and 625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,109.76 and 625.92 is: 942.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,109.76 = 625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,109.76 = 625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,109.76 × 625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 694,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,620.98/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.14

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