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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,105.96 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,105.96 and 408.20 is: 612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,105.96 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,105.96 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,105.96 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 451,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,452.87/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.22

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