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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,107.16 and 372.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,107.16 and 372.56 is: 559.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,107.16 = 372.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,107.16 = 372.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,107.16 × 372.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 412,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,481.67/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.11

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