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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.54, 1,018.13 and 501.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.54, 1,018.13 and 501.49 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.54 : 1,018.13 = 501.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.54/1,018.13 = 501.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.54x = 1,018.13 × 501.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.54x = 510,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,577.87/737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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