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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.67, 1,106.55 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.67, 1,106.55 and 275.70 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.67 : 1,106.55 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.67/1,106.55 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.67x = 1,106.55 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.67x = 305,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,075.84/737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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