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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,016.68 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,016.68 and 684.56 is: 944.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,016.68 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,016.68 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,016.68 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 695,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,978.46/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.19

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