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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.53, 1,017.02 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.53, 1,017.02 and 550.73 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.53 : 1,017.02 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.53/1,017.02 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.53x = 1,017.02 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.53x = 560,107.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,107.34/737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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