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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,107.05 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,107.05 and 275.94 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,107.05 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,107.05 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,107.05 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 305,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,478.00/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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