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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.90, 1,105.93 and 646.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.90, 1,105.93 and 646.77 is: 969.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.90 : 1,105.93 = 646.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.90/1,105.93 = 646.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.90x = 1,105.93 × 646.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.90x = 715,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,282.35/737.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.35

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