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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,106.55 and 669.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,106.55 and 669.30 is: 1,003.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,106.55 = 669.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,106.55 = 669.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,106.55 × 669.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 740,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,613.92/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.95

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