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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.04, 1,018.84 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.04, 1,018.84 and 580.32 is: 801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.04 : 1,018.84 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.04/1,018.84 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.04x = 1,018.84 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.04x = 591,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,253.23/738.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.11

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