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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.20, 1,034.20 and 738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.20, 1,034.20 and 738.20 is: 1,034.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.20 : 1,034.20 = 738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.20/1,034.20 = 738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.20x = 1,034.20 × 738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.20x = 763,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,446.44/738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.20

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