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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,016.81 and 604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,016.81 and 604.24 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,016.81 = 604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,016.81 = 604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,016.81 × 604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 614,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,392.19/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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