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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,017.54 and 736.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,017.54 and 736.65 is: 1,014.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,017.54 = 736.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,017.54 = 736.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,017.54 × 736.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 749,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,570.84/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.48

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