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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,103.70 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,103.70 and 505.32 is: 756.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,103.70 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,103.70 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,103.70 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 557,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,721.68/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.21

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