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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,105.26 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,105.26 and 650.70 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,105.26 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,105.26 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,105.26 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 719,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,192.68/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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