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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,016.12 and 690.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,016.12 and 690.00 is: 950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,016.12 = 690.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,016.12 = 690.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,016.12 × 690.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 701,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,120.71/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.83

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