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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.16, 1,016.20 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.16, 1,016.20 and 515.42 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.16 : 1,016.20 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.16/1,016.20 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.16x = 1,016.20 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.16x = 523,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,764.72/737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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