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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.65, 1,105.26 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.65, 1,105.26 and 520.84 is: 780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.65 : 1,105.26 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.65/1,105.26 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.65x = 1,105.26 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.65x = 575,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,663.62/737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.40

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