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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.43, 1,018.79 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.43, 1,018.79 and 423.73 is: 584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.43 : 1,018.79 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.43/1,018.79 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.43x = 1,018.79 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.43x = 431,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,689.77/738.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.60

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