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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.31, 1,104.89 and 412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.31, 1,104.89 and 412.23 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.31 : 1,104.89 = 412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.31/1,104.89 = 412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.31x = 1,104.89 × 412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.31x = 455,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,466.74/737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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