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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,015.20 and 596.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,015.20 and 596.70 is: 821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,015.20 = 596.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,015.20 = 596.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,015.20 × 596.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 605,769.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,769.84/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.83

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