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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.34, 1,018.43 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.34, 1,018.43 and 551.66 is: 761.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.34 : 1,018.43 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.34/1,018.43 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.34x = 1,018.43 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.34x = 561,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,827.09/737.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.96

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