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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,107.26 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,107.26 and 609.32 is: 915.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,107.26 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,107.26 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,107.26 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 674,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,675.66/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.04

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