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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.93, 1,106.30 and 408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.93, 1,106.30 and 408.86 is: 612.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.93 : 1,106.30 = 408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.93/1,106.30 = 408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.93x = 1,106.30 × 408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.93x = 452,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,321.82/737.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.96

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