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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.07, 1,016.24 and 619.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.07, 1,016.24 and 619.95 is: 854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.07 : 1,016.24 = 619.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.07/1,016.24 = 619.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.07x = 1,016.24 × 619.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.07x = 630,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,014.89/737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.76

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