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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,017.48 and 639.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,017.48 and 639.26 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,017.48 = 639.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,017.48 = 639.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,017.48 × 639.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 650,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,434.26/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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