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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,016.52 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,016.52 and 619.32 is: 853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,016.52 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,016.52 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,016.52 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 629,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,551.17/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.33

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