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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,105.29 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,105.29 and 554.22 is: 830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,105.29 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,105.29 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,105.29 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 612,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,573.82/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.76

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