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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.32, 1,112.14 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.32, 1,112.14 and 737 is: 1,105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.32 : 1,112.14 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.32/1,112.14 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.32x = 1,112.14 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.32x = 819,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,647.18/741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.66

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