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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,106.16 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,106.16 and 409.05 is: 613.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,106.16 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,106.16 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,106.16 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 452,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,474.75/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.52

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