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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.56, 1,019.31 and 423.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.56, 1,019.31 and 423.85 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.56 : 1,019.31 = 423.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.56/1,019.31 = 423.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.56x = 1,019.31 × 423.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.56x = 432,034.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,034.54/738.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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