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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,018.26 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,018.26 and 564.60 is: 778.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,018.26 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,018.26 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,018.26 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 574,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,909.60/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.12

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