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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,017.29 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,017.29 and 551.14 is: 760.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,017.29 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,017.29 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,017.29 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 560,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,668.05/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.62

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