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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,018.17 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,018.17 and 607.02 is: 837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,018.17 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,018.17 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,018.17 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 618,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,049.55/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.19

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