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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,016.82 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,016.82 and 501.12 is: 690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,016.82 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,016.82 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,016.82 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 509,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,548.84/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.78

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