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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.38, 1,016.40 and 638.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.38, 1,016.40 and 638.75 is: 879.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.38 : 1,016.40 = 638.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.38/1,016.40 = 638.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.38x = 1,016.40 × 638.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.38x = 649,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,220.42/738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.26

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