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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.89, 1,107.06 and 463.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.89, 1,107.06 and 463.57 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.89 : 1,107.06 = 463.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.89/1,107.06 = 463.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.89x = 1,107.06 × 463.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.89x = 513,199.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,199.80/737.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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