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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.42, 1,019.97 and 641.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.42, 1,019.97 and 641.94 is: 886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.42 : 1,019.97 = 641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.42/1,019.97 = 641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.42x = 1,019.97 × 641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.42x = 654,759.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,759.54/738.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.70

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