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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,105.62 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,105.62 and 412.48 is: 618.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,105.62 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,105.62 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,105.62 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 456,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,046.14/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.02

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