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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.97, 1,018.92 and 517.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.97, 1,018.92 and 517.23 is: 714.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.97 : 1,018.92 = 517.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.97/1,018.92 = 517.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.97x = 1,018.92 × 517.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.97x = 527,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,008.31/737.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.13

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