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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,019.03 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,019.03 and 489.78 is: 676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,019.03 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,019.03 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,019.03 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 499,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,102.66/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.18

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