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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,017.63 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,017.63 and 501.39 is: 691.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,017.63 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,017.63 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,017.63 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 510,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,229.51/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.96

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