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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.73, 1,031.18 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.73, 1,031.18 and 551.90 is: 760.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.73 : 1,031.18 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.73/1,031.18 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.73x = 1,031.18 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.73x = 569,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,100.33/748.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.09

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