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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738, 1,018.44 and 427.56 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738 : 1,018.44 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738/1,018.44 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738x = 1,018.44 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738x = 435,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,444.21/738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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