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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 997.65 and 738.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 997.65 and 738.60 is: 997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 997.65 = 738.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/997.65 = 738.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 997.65 × 738.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 736,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,864.29/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.65

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