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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.73, 1,017.53 and 510.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.73, 1,017.53 and 510.69 is: 704.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.73 : 1,017.53 = 510.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.73/1,017.53 = 510.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.73x = 1,017.53 × 510.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.73x = 519,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,639.84/737.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.38

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