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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.11, 1,018.31 and 644.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.11, 1,018.31 and 644.86 is: 889.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.11 : 1,018.31 = 644.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.11/1,018.31 = 644.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.11x = 1,018.31 × 644.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.11x = 656,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,665.44/738.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.65

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