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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,103.42 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,103.42 and 462.24 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,103.42 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,103.42 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,103.42 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 510,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,046.02/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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