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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.39, 1,018.41 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.39, 1,018.41 and 489.63 is: 675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.39 : 1,018.41 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.39/1,018.41 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.39x = 1,018.41 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.39x = 498,644.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,644.09/738.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.31

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