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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.37, 1,018.41 and 685.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.37, 1,018.41 and 685.81 is: 945.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.37 : 1,018.41 = 685.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.37/1,018.41 = 685.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.37x = 1,018.41 × 685.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.37x = 698,430.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,430.67/738.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.92

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