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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.46, 1,031.41 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.46, 1,031.41 and 551.63 is: 760.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.46 : 1,031.41 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.46/1,031.41 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.46x = 1,031.41 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.46x = 568,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,956.70/748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.17

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