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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.90, 1,018.53 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.90, 1,018.53 and 505.62 is: 696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.90 : 1,018.53 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.90/1,018.53 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.90x = 1,018.53 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.90x = 514,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,989.14/738.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.97

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