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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.97, 1,105.40 and 505.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.97, 1,105.40 and 505.77 is: 757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.97 : 1,105.40 = 505.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.97/1,105.40 = 505.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.97x = 1,105.40 × 505.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.97x = 559,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,079.42/737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.59

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