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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.54, 1,105.62 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.54, 1,105.62 and 445.12 is: 667.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.54 : 1,105.62 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.54/1,105.62 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.54x = 1,105.62 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.54x = 492,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,133.57/737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.26

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