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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.16, 1,017.90 and 504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.16, 1,017.90 and 504.96 is: 697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.16 : 1,017.90 = 504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.16/1,017.90 = 504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.16x = 1,017.90 × 504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.16x = 513,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,998.78/737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.27

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