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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,018.89 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,018.89 and 564.18 is: 778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,018.89 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,018.89 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,018.89 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 574,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,837.36/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.09

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