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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,018 and 676.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,018 and 676.37 is: 932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,018 = 676.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,018 = 676.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,018 × 676.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 688,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,544.66/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.56

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