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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,018.55 and 605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,018.55 and 605.50 is: 834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,018.55 = 605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,018.55 = 605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,018.55 × 605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 616,732.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,732.03/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.80

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