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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.92, 1,018.56 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.92, 1,018.56 and 713.60 is: 984.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.92 : 1,018.56 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.92/1,018.56 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.92x = 1,018.56 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.92x = 726,844.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,844.42/737.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.99

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