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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.30, 1,016.96 and 540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.30, 1,016.96 and 540.47 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.30 : 1,016.96 = 540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.30/1,016.96 = 540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.30x = 1,016.96 × 540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.30x = 549,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,636.21/737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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