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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,017.65 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,017.65 and 551.21 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,017.65 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,017.65 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,017.65 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 560,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,936.99/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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