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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.91, 1,020.30 and 503.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.91, 1,020.30 and 503.35 is: 695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.91 : 1,020.30 = 503.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.91/1,020.30 = 503.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.91x = 1,020.30 × 503.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.91x = 513,568.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,568.01/738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.03

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