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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.99, 1,016.82 and 551.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.99, 1,016.82 and 551.09 is: 760.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.99 : 1,016.82 = 551.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.99/1,016.82 = 551.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.99x = 1,016.82 × 551.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.99x = 560,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,361.88/736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.34

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