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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,106.69 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,106.69 and 217.86 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,106.69 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,106.69 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,106.69 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 241,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,106.54/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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