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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,018.94 and 489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,018.94 and 489.97 is: 676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,018.94 = 489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,018.94 = 489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,018.94 × 489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 499,250.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,250.03/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.27

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