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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,017.08 and 638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,017.08 and 638.74 is: 881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,017.08 = 638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,017.08 = 638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,017.08 × 638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 649,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,649.68/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.31

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