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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,106.56 and 408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,106.56 and 408.85 is: 613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,106.56 = 408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,106.56 = 408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,106.56 × 408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 452,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,414.80/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.44

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