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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,017.99 and 607.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,017.99 and 607.02 is: 836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,017.99 = 607.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,017.99 = 607.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,017.99 × 607.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 617,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,940.29/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.98

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