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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,018.08 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,018.08 and 606.88 is: 837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,018.08 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,018.08 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,018.08 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 617,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,852.39/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.02

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