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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,015.90 and 613.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,015.90 and 613.09 is: 845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,015.90 = 613.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,015.90 = 613.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,015.90 × 613.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 622,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,838.13/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.08

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