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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.38, 1,018.97 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.38, 1,018.97 and 428.06 is: 590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.38 : 1,018.97 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.38/1,018.97 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.38x = 1,018.97 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.38x = 436,173.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,173.06/738.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.72

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