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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.76, 1,018.37 and 607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.76, 1,018.37 and 607.54 is: 837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.76 : 1,018.37 = 607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.76/1,018.37 = 607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.76x = 1,018.37 × 607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.76x = 618,700.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,700.51/738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.49

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