Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,018 and 551.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,018 and 551.72 is: 760.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
738.52 : 1,018 = 551.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
738.52/1,018 = 551.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
738.52x = 1,018 × 551.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
738.52x = 561,650.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,650.96/738.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760.51
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