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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.57, 1,106.16 and 655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.57, 1,106.16 and 655.76 is: 983.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.57 : 1,106.16 = 655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.57/1,106.16 = 655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.57x = 1,106.16 × 655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.57x = 725,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,375.79/737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.46

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