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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.14, 1,018.68 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.14, 1,018.68 and 489.29 is: 675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.14 : 1,018.68 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.14/1,018.68 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.14x = 1,018.68 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.14x = 498,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,429.94/738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.25

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