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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.08, 1,019.15 and 552.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.08, 1,019.15 and 552.27 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.08 : 1,019.15 = 552.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.08/1,019.15 = 552.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.08x = 1,019.15 × 552.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.08x = 562,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,849.10/739.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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