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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.33, 1,019.69 and 551.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.33, 1,019.69 and 551.71 is: 760.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.33 : 1,019.69 = 551.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.33/1,019.69 = 551.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.33x = 1,019.69 × 551.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.33x = 562,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,573.75/739.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.93

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