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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.75, 1,018.49 and 580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.75, 1,018.49 and 580.78 is: 800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.75 : 1,018.49 = 580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.75/1,018.49 = 580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.75x = 1,018.49 × 580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.75x = 591,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,516.99/738.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.70

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