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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,017.08 and 597.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,017.08 and 597.57 is: 824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,017.08 = 597.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,017.08 = 597.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,017.08 × 597.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 607,779.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,779.11/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.34

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