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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,105.84 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,105.84 and 372.94 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,105.84 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,105.84 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,105.84 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 412,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,411.97/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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