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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.26, 1,018.94 and 423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.26, 1,018.94 and 423.71 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.26 : 1,018.94 = 423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.26/1,018.94 = 423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.26x = 1,018.94 × 423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.26x = 431,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,727.85/738.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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