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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.50, 1,017.02 and 736.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.50, 1,017.02 and 736.27 is: 1,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 1,017.02 = 736.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/1,017.02 = 736.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 1,017.02 × 736.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 748,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,800.61/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.95

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