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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.60, 1,106.46 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.60, 1,106.46 and 412.79 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.60 : 1,106.46 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.60/1,106.46 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.60x = 1,106.46 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.60x = 456,730.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,730.09/737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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