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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.05, 1,018.85 and 561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.05, 1,018.85 and 561.06 is: 774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.05 : 1,018.85 = 561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.05/1,018.85 = 561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.05x = 1,018.85 × 561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.05x = 571,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,633.18/738.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.52

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