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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,019.69 and 503.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,019.69 and 503.31 is: 694.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,019.69 = 503.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,019.69 = 503.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,019.69 × 503.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 513,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,223.37/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.60

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