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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,105.98 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,105.98 and 413.20 is: 619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,105.98 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,105.98 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,105.98 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 456,990.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,990.94/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.30

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