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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,018.76 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,018.76 and 423.50 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,018.76 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,018.76 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,018.76 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 431,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,444.86/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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