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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,018.83 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,018.83 and 489.45 is: 675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,018.83 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,018.83 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,018.83 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 498,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,666.34/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.60

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