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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,018.76 and 528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,018.76 and 528.90 is: 729.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,018.76 = 528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,018.76 = 528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,018.76 × 528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 538,822.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,822.16/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.44

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