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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,106.67 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,106.67 and 413.10 is: 619.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,106.67 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,106.67 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,106.67 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 457,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,165.38/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.62

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