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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,016.55 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,016.55 and 668.52 is: 920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,016.55 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,016.55 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,016.55 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 679,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,584.01/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.62

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