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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,032.39 and 551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,032.39 and 551.76 is: 761.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,032.39 = 551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,032.39 = 551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,032.39 × 551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 569,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,631.51/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.21

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