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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.49, 1,018.54 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.49, 1,018.54 and 502.62 is: 693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.49 : 1,018.54 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.49/1,018.54 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.49x = 1,018.54 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.49x = 511,938.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,938.57/738.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.22

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