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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,018.82 and 550.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,018.82 and 550.97 is: 760.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,018.82 = 550.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,018.82 = 550.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,018.82 × 550.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 561,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,331.41/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.82

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