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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,018.58 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,018.58 and 502.11 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,018.58 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,018.58 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,018.58 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 511,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,439.20/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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