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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,105.68 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,105.68 and 412.96 is: 619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,105.68 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,105.68 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,105.68 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 456,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,601.61/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.17

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