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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.13, 1,018.61 and 427.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.13, 1,018.61 and 427.63 is: 590.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.13 : 1,018.61 = 427.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.13/1,018.61 = 427.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.13x = 1,018.61 × 427.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.13x = 435,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,588.19/738.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.12

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