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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.27, 1,018.31 and 517.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.27, 1,018.31 and 517.14 is: 713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.27 : 1,018.31 = 517.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.27/1,018.31 = 517.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.27x = 1,018.31 × 517.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.27x = 526,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,606.25/738.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.30

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