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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.20, 1,018.32 and 541.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.20, 1,018.32 and 541.74 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.20 : 1,018.32 = 541.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.20/1,018.32 = 541.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.20x = 1,018.32 × 541.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.20x = 551,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,663.78/737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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