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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,018.20 and 572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,018.20 and 572.28 is: 789.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,018.20 = 572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,018.20 = 572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,018.20 × 572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 582,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,695.50/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.18

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