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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.95, 1,107.78 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.95, 1,107.78 and 522.94 is: 785.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.95 : 1,107.78 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.95/1,107.78 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.95x = 1,107.78 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.95x = 579,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,302.47/737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.02

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