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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,106.79 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,106.79 and 305.02 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,106.79 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,106.79 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,106.79 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 337,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,587.96/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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