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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,104.98 and 463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,104.98 and 463.05 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,104.98 = 463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,104.98 = 463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,104.98 × 463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 511,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,658.67/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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