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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,105.61 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,105.61 and 371.89 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,105.61 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,105.61 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,105.61 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 411,165.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,165.30/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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