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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.40, 1,019.20 and 517.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.40, 1,019.20 and 517.41 is: 714.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.40 : 1,019.20 = 517.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.40/1,019.20 = 517.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.40x = 1,019.20 × 517.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.40x = 527,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,344.27/738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.17

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