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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,106.26 and 412.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,106.26 and 412.59 is: 619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,106.26 = 412.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,106.26 = 412.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,106.26 × 412.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 456,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,434.93/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.06

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