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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,014.83 and 638.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,014.83 and 638.90 is: 879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,014.83 = 638.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,014.83 = 638.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,014.83 × 638.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 648,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,374.25/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.37

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