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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,014.90 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,014.90 and 667.60 is: 919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,014.90 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,014.90 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,014.90 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 677,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,547.24/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.28

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