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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.91, 1,017.54 and 501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.91, 1,017.54 and 501.35 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.91 : 1,017.54 = 501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.91/1,017.54 = 501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.91x = 1,017.54 × 501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.91x = 510,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,143.68/736.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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