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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,015.81 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,015.81 and 550.22 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,015.81 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,015.81 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,015.81 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 558,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,912.52/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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