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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.65, 1,016.45 and 619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.65, 1,016.45 and 619.41 is: 853.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.65 : 1,016.45 = 619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.65/1,016.45 = 619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.65x = 1,016.45 × 619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.65x = 629,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,600.84/737.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.53

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