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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,106.66 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,106.66 and 275.53 is: 413.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,106.66 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,106.66 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,106.66 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 304,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,918.03/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.25

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