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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.85, 1,106.97 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.85, 1,106.97 and 217.83 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.85 : 1,106.97 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.85/1,106.97 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.85x = 1,106.97 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.85x = 241,131.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,131.28/737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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