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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.63, 1,106.42 and 298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.63, 1,106.42 and 298.76 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.63 : 1,106.42 = 298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.63/1,106.42 = 298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.63x = 1,106.42 × 298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.63x = 330,547.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,547.01/737.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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