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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,106.71 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,106.71 and 217.87 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,106.71 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,106.71 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,106.71 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 241,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,115.60/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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