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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,017.63 and 540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,017.63 and 540.81 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,017.63 = 540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,017.63 = 540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,017.63 × 540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 550,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,344.48/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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