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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.82, 1,018.24 and 516.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.82, 1,018.24 and 516.85 is: 713.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.82 : 1,018.24 = 516.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.82/1,018.24 = 516.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.82x = 1,018.24 × 516.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.82x = 526,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,273.51/737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.28

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