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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.91, 1,106.33 and 463.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.91, 1,106.33 and 463.59 is: 695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.91 : 1,106.33 = 463.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.91/1,106.33 = 463.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.91x = 1,106.33 × 463.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.91x = 512,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,881.21/737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.05

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