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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.38, 1,014.86 and 424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.38, 1,014.86 and 424.88 is: 586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.38 : 1,014.86 = 424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.38/1,014.86 = 424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.38x = 1,014.86 × 424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.38x = 431,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,189.70/735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.35

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