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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.54, 1,104.81 and 444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.54, 1,104.81 and 444.87 is: 666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.54 : 1,104.81 = 444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.54/1,104.81 = 444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.54x = 1,104.81 × 444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.54x = 491,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,496.82/737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.40

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