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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.31, 1,019.67 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.31, 1,019.67 and 574.48 is: 793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.31 : 1,019.67 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.31/1,019.67 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.31x = 1,019.67 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.31x = 585,780.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,780.02/738.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.41

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