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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,107.36 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,107.36 and 544.80 is: 817.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,107.36 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,107.36 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,107.36 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 603,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,289.73/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.73

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