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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,018.04 and 551.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,018.04 and 551.37 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,018.04 = 551.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,018.04 = 551.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,018.04 × 551.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 561,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,316.71/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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