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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.88, 1,019.28 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.88, 1,019.28 and 502.80 is: 693.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.88 : 1,019.28 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.88/1,019.28 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.88x = 1,019.28 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.88x = 512,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,493.98/738.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.61

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