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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,013.92 and 603.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,013.92 and 603.45 is: 829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,013.92 = 603.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,013.92 = 603.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,013.92 × 603.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 611,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,848.52/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.92

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