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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.15, 1,018.22 and 639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.15, 1,018.22 and 639.74 is: 882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.15 : 1,018.22 = 639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.15/1,018.22 = 639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.15x = 1,018.22 × 639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.15x = 651,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,387.77/738.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.46

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