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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,019.56 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,019.56 and 462.75 is: 638.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,019.56 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,019.56 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,019.56 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 471,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,799.08/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.51

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