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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,106.75 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,106.75 and 451.63 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,106.75 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,106.75 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,106.75 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 499,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,841.50/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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