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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,016.55 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,016.55 and 620.46 is: 855.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,016.55 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,016.55 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,016.55 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 630,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,728.61/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.69

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