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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.97, 1,107.97 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.97, 1,107.97 and 463.25 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.97 : 1,107.97 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.97/1,107.97 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.97x = 1,107.97 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.97x = 513,260.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,260.40/737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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