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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.96, 1,018.95 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.96, 1,018.95 and 502.94 is: 693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.96 : 1,018.95 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.96/1,018.95 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.96x = 1,018.95 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.96x = 512,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,470.71/738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.51

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