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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,106.91 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,106.91 and 305.11 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,106.91 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,106.91 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,106.91 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 337,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,722.25/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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