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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.28, 1,017.09 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.28, 1,017.09 and 504 is: 695.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.28 : 1,017.09 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.28/1,017.09 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.28x = 1,017.09 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.28x = 512,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,613.36/737.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.28

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