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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.59, 1,107.07 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.59, 1,107.07 and 372.63 is: 559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.59 : 1,107.07 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.59/1,107.07 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.59x = 1,107.07 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.59x = 412,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,530.71/737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.30

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