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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,016.04 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,016.04 and 606.29 is: 835.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,016.04 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,016.04 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,016.04 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 616,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,012.08/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.26

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