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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,105.85 and 425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,105.85 and 425.27 is: 637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,105.85 = 425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,105.85 = 425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,105.85 × 425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 470,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,288.66/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.54

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