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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.62, 1,105.44 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.62, 1,105.44 and 412.36 is: 617.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.62 : 1,105.44 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.62/1,105.44 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.62x = 1,105.44 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.62x = 455,839.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,839.24/737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.99

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