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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.30, 1,018.47 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.30, 1,018.47 and 502.14 is: 692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.30 : 1,018.47 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.30/1,018.47 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.30x = 1,018.47 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.30x = 511,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,414.53/738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.69

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