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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.54, 1,019.25 and 628.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.54, 1,019.25 and 628.38 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.54 : 1,019.25 = 628.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.54/1,019.25 = 628.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.54x = 1,019.25 × 628.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.54x = 640,476.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,476.32/738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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