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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.39, 1,016.24 and 604.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.39, 1,016.24 and 604.47 is: 831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.39 : 1,016.24 = 604.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.39/1,016.24 = 604.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.39x = 1,016.24 × 604.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.39x = 614,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,283.57/738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.92

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