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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.29, 1,018.77 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.29, 1,018.77 and 423.63 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.29 : 1,018.77 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.29/1,018.77 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.29x = 1,018.77 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.29x = 431,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,581.54/738.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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