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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.84, 1,030.92 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.84, 1,030.92 and 551.90 is: 761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.84 : 1,030.92 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.84/1,030.92 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.84x = 1,030.92 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.84x = 568,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,964.75/746.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.83

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