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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.81, 1,107.37 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.81, 1,107.37 and 554.65 is: 832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.81 : 1,107.37 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.81/1,107.37 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.81x = 1,107.37 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.81x = 614,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,197.23/737.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.46

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