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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,107.18 and 413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,107.18 and 413.22 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,107.18 = 413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,107.18 = 413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,107.18 × 413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 457,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,508.92/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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