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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,010.62 and 723.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,010.62 and 723.95 is: 992.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,010.62 = 723.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,010.62 = 723.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,010.62 × 723.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 731,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,637.99/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.57

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