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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,017.45 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,017.45 and 579.30 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,017.45 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,017.45 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,017.45 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 589,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,408.79/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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