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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,018.08 and 505.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,018.08 and 505.14 is: 696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,018.08 = 505.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,018.08 = 505.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,018.08 × 505.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 514,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,272.93/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.70

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