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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.32, 1,016.26 and 504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.32, 1,016.26 and 504.04 is: 694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.32 : 1,016.26 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.32/1,016.26 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.32x = 1,016.26 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.32x = 512,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,235.69/737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.73

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