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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.72, 1,018.80 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.72, 1,018.80 and 628.08 is: 866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.72 : 1,018.80 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.72/1,018.80 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.72x = 1,018.80 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.72x = 639,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,887.90/738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.21

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