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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.51, 1,018.41 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.51, 1,018.41 and 539.46 is: 744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.51 : 1,018.41 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.51/1,018.41 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.51x = 1,018.41 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.51x = 549,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,391.46/737.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.93

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