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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.41, 1,018.58 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.41, 1,018.58 and 551.97 is: 761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.41 : 1,018.58 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.41/1,018.58 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.41x = 1,018.58 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.41x = 562,222.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,222.84/738.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.40

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