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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.34, 1,018.91 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.34, 1,018.91 and 423.63 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.34 : 1,018.91 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.34/1,018.91 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.34x = 1,018.91 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.34x = 431,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,641.90/738.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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