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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,016.73 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,016.73 and 504.42 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,016.73 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,016.73 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,016.73 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 512,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,858.95/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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