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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.19, 1,018.88 and 427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.19, 1,018.88 and 427.87 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.19 : 1,018.88 = 427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.19/1,018.88 = 427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.19x = 1,018.88 × 427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.19x = 435,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,945.10/738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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