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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.16, 1,018.80 and 489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.16, 1,018.80 and 489.04 is: 674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.16 : 1,018.80 = 489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.16/1,018.80 = 489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.16x = 1,018.80 × 489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.16x = 498,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,233.95/738.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.97

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