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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.32, 1,017.97 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.32, 1,017.97 and 597.92 is: 824.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.32 : 1,017.97 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.32/1,017.97 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.32x = 1,017.97 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.32x = 608,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,658.04/738.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.39

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