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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.21, 1,016.21 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.21, 1,016.21 and 619.56 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.21 : 1,016.21 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.21/1,016.21 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.21x = 1,016.21 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.21x = 629,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,604.62/737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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