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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.95, 1,015.97 and 500.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.95, 1,015.97 and 500.53 is: 690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.95 : 1,015.97 = 500.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.95/1,015.97 = 500.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.95x = 1,015.97 × 500.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.95x = 508,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,523.46/736.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.04

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