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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,105.48 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,105.48 and 554.84 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,105.48 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,105.48 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,105.48 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 613,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,364.52/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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