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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,104.24 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,104.24 and 507.04 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,104.24 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,104.24 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,104.24 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 559,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,893.85/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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