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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.87, 1,011.65 and 724.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.87, 1,011.65 and 724.70 is: 993.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.87 : 1,011.65 = 724.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.87/1,011.65 = 724.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.87x = 1,011.65 × 724.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.87x = 733,147.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,147.10/737.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.61

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