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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.46, 1,016.82 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.46, 1,016.82 and 501.15 is: 690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.46 : 1,016.82 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.46/1,016.82 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.46x = 1,016.82 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.46x = 509,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,579.34/737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.99

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