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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,105.80 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,105.80 and 413.10 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,105.80 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,105.80 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,105.80 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 456,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,805.98/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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