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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.86, 1,017.43 and 552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.86, 1,017.43 and 552.44 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.86 : 1,017.43 = 552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.86/1,017.43 = 552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.86x = 1,017.43 × 552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.86x = 562,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,069.03/736.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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