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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.18, 1,018.79 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.18, 1,018.79 and 423.54 is: 584.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.18 : 1,018.79 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.18/1,018.79 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.18x = 1,018.79 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.18x = 431,498.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,498.32/738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.54

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