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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,110.66 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,110.66 and 665.22 is: 1,001.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,110.66 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,110.66 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,110.66 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 738,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,836.94/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.79

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