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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.99, 1,019.65 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.99, 1,019.65 and 561.90 is: 775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.99 : 1,019.65 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.99/1,019.65 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.99x = 1,019.65 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.99x = 572,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,941.34/738.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.30

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