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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,018.10 and 537.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,018.10 and 537.63 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,018.10 = 537.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,018.10 = 537.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,018.10 × 537.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 547,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,361.10/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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