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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,106.19 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,106.19 and 506.48 is: 759.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,106.19 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,106.19 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,106.19 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 560,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,257.58/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.57

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