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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.08, 1,016.04 and 619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.08, 1,016.04 and 619 is: 853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.08 : 1,016.04 = 619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.08/1,016.04 = 619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.08x = 1,016.04 × 619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.08x = 628,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,928.76/737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.27

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