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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.24, 1,018.65 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.24, 1,018.65 and 419.18 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.24 : 1,018.65 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.24/1,018.65 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.24x = 1,018.65 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.24x = 426,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,993.01/738.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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