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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.85, 1,018.62 and 633.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.85, 1,018.62 and 633.48 is: 873.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.85 : 1,018.62 = 633.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.85/1,018.62 = 633.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.85x = 1,018.62 × 633.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.85x = 645,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,279.22/738.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.35

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