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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,105.14 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,105.14 and 412.04 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,105.14 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,105.14 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,105.14 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 455,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,361.89/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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