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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.64, 1,018.94 and 551.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.64, 1,018.94 and 551.73 is: 761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.64 : 1,018.94 = 551.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.64/1,018.94 = 551.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.64x = 1,018.94 × 551.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.64x = 562,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,179.77/738.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.10

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