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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,018.17 and 551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,018.17 and 551.61 is: 760.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,018.17 = 551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,018.17 = 551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,018.17 × 551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 561,632.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,632.75/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.70

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