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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.08, 1,019.58 and 671.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.08, 1,019.58 and 671.57 is: 927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.08 : 1,019.58 = 671.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.08/1,019.58 = 671.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.08x = 1,019.58 × 671.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.08x = 684,719.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,719.34/738.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.71

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