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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737, 1,017.04 and 515.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737, 1,017.04 and 515.87 is: 711.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737 : 1,017.04 = 515.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737/1,017.04 = 515.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737x = 1,017.04 × 515.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737x = 524,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,660.42/737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.89

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