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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,015.92 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,015.92 and 721.62 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,015.92 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,015.92 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,015.92 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 733,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,108.19/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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