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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,018.27 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,018.27 and 560.90 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,018.27 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,018.27 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,018.27 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 571,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,150.03/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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