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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.97, 1,106.95 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.97, 1,106.95 and 275.74 is: 413.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.97 : 1,106.95 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.97/1,106.95 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.97x = 1,106.95 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.97x = 305,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,231.08/737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.61

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