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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.71, 1,103.83 and 464.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.71, 1,103.83 and 464.00 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.71 : 1,103.83 = 464.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.71/1,103.83 = 464.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.71x = 1,103.83 × 464.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.71x = 512,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,170.44/737.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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