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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.33, 1,103.22 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.33, 1,103.22 and 439.74 is: 657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.33 : 1,103.22 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.33/1,103.22 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.33x = 1,103.22 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.33x = 485,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,127.76/737.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.95

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