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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,020.20 and 551.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,020.20 and 551.97 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,020.20 = 551.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,020.20 = 551.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,020.20 × 551.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 563,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,119.79/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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