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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,019.34 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,019.34 and 502.36 is: 693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,019.34 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,019.34 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,019.34 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 512,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,075.64/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.38

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