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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,105.28 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,105.28 and 412.18 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,105.28 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,105.28 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,105.28 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 455,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,575.34/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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