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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,018.08 and 590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.08 and 590.82 is: 815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,018.08 = 590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,018.08 = 590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,018.08 × 590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 601,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,502.03/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.04

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