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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,018.80 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,018.80 and 505.28 is: 697.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,018.80 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,018.80 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,018.80 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 514,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,779.26/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.00

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