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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.12, 1,018.38 and 427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.12, 1,018.38 and 427.56 is: 589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.12 : 1,018.38 = 427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.12/1,018.38 = 427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.12x = 1,018.38 × 427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.12x = 435,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,418.55/738.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.90

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