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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.79, 1,018.68 and 551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.79, 1,018.68 and 551.96 is: 761.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.79 : 1,018.68 = 551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.79/1,018.68 = 551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.79x = 1,018.68 × 551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.79x = 562,270.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,270.61/738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.07

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