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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,107.72 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,107.72 and 555.60 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,107.72 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,107.72 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,107.72 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 615,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,449.23/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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