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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.36, 1,104.82 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.36, 1,104.82 and 462.77 is: 693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.36 : 1,104.82 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.36/1,104.82 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.36x = 1,104.82 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.36x = 511,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,277.55/737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.39

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