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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.75, 1,019.61 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.75, 1,019.61 and 518.04 is: 714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.75 : 1,019.61 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.75/1,019.61 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.75x = 1,019.61 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.75x = 528,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,198.76/738.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.99

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