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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,106.64 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,106.64 and 372.84 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,106.64 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,106.64 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,106.64 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 412,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,599.66/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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