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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,016.74 and 501.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,016.74 and 501.56 is: 691.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,016.74 = 501.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,016.74 = 501.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,016.74 × 501.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 509,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,956.11/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.69

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