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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.52, 1,019.15 and 423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.52, 1,019.15 and 423.79 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.52 : 1,019.15 = 423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.52/1,019.15 = 423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.52x = 1,019.15 × 423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.52x = 431,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,898.36/738.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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