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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.89, 1,107.27 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.89, 1,107.27 and 275.99 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.89 : 1,107.27 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.89/1,107.27 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.89x = 1,107.27 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.89x = 305,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,599.25/737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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