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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,106.50 and 412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,106.50 and 412.96 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,106.50 = 412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,106.50 = 412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,106.50 × 412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 456,940.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,940.24/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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