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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.50, 1,016.55 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.50, 1,016.55 and 561.54 is: 775.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.50 : 1,016.55 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.50/1,016.55 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.50x = 1,016.55 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.50x = 570,833.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,833.49/736.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.06

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