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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,016.62 and 675.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,016.62 and 675.37 is: 931.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,016.62 = 675.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,016.62 = 675.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,016.62 × 675.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 686,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,594.65/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.18

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