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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,106 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,106 and 275.46 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,106 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,106 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,106 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 304,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,658.76/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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