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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.42, 1,018.53 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.42, 1,018.53 and 551.73 is: 762.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.42 : 1,018.53 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.42/1,018.53 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.42x = 1,018.53 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.42x = 561,953.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,953.56/737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.06

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