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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,105.85 and 342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,105.85 and 342.41 is: 513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,105.85 = 342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,105.85 = 342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,105.85 × 342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 378,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,648.57/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.16

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