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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,105.92 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,105.92 and 275.33 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,105.92 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,105.92 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,105.92 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 304,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,495.72/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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