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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.57, 1,019.36 and 423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.57, 1,019.36 and 423.84 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.57 : 1,019.36 = 423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.57/1,019.36 = 423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.57x = 1,019.36 × 423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.57x = 432,043.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,043.42/738.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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