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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,016.64 and 540.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,016.64 and 540.48 is: 745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,016.64 = 540.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,016.64 = 540.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,016.64 × 540.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 549,473.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,473.59/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.27

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