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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,017.36 and 515.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,017.36 and 515.94 is: 711.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,017.36 = 515.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,017.36 = 515.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,017.36 × 515.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 524,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,896.72/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.88

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