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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,018.33 and 598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,018.33 and 598.48 is: 825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,018.33 = 598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,018.33 = 598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,018.33 × 598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 609,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,450.14/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.59

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