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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.88, 1,021.95 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.88, 1,021.95 and 551.66 is: 760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.88 : 1,021.95 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.88/1,021.95 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.88x = 1,021.95 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.88x = 563,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,763.83/740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.94

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