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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,107 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,107 and 445.32 is: 668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,107 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,107 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,107 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 492,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,969.24/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.14

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