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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.19, 1,016.47 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.19, 1,016.47 and 559.71 is: 771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.19 : 1,016.47 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.19/1,016.47 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.19x = 1,016.47 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.19x = 568,920.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,920.54/737.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.75

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