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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,019.08 and 502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,019.08 and 502.12 is: 692.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,019.08 = 502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,019.08 = 502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,019.08 × 502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 511,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,705.22/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.81

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