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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,019.72 and 518.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,019.72 and 518.78 is: 716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,019.72 = 518.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,019.72 = 518.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,019.72 × 518.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 529,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,014.19/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.17

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