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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,106.80 and 463.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,106.80 and 463.19 is: 694.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,106.80 = 463.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,106.80 = 463.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,106.80 × 463.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 512,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,660.30/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.74

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