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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.20, 1,018.80 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.20, 1,018.80 and 505.92 is: 697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.20 : 1,018.80 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.20/1,018.80 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.20x = 1,018.80 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.20x = 515,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,431.30/739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.28

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