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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.91, 1,105.25 and 412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.91, 1,105.25 and 412.70 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.91 : 1,105.25 = 412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.91/1,105.25 = 412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.91x = 1,105.25 × 412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.91x = 456,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,129.09/737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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