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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.95, 1,105.51 and 413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.95, 1,105.51 and 413.55 is: 619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.95 : 1,105.51 = 413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.95/1,105.51 = 413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.95x = 1,105.51 × 413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.95x = 457,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,179.86/737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.52

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