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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.36, 1,018.80 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.36, 1,018.80 and 542.16 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.36 : 1,018.80 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.36/1,018.80 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.36x = 1,018.80 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.36x = 552,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,352.61/738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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