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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,016.41 and 559.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,016.41 and 559.77 is: 771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,016.41 = 559.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,016.41 = 559.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,016.41 × 559.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 568,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,947.94/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.58

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