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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,015.20 and 562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,015.20 and 562.08 is: 774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,015.20 = 562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,015.20 = 562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,015.20 × 562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 570,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,623.62/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.21

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