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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.16, 1,031.30 and 551.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.16, 1,031.30 and 551.24 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.16 : 1,031.30 = 551.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.16/1,031.30 = 551.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.16x = 1,031.30 × 551.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.16x = 568,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,491.83/747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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