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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.35, 1,105.18 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.35, 1,105.18 and 518.04 is: 776.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.35 : 1,105.18 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.35/1,105.18 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.35x = 1,105.18 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.35x = 572,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,526.15/737.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.47

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