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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.63, 1,019.40 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.63, 1,019.40 and 423.93 is: 585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.63 : 1,019.40 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.63/1,019.40 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.63x = 1,019.40 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.63x = 432,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,154.24/738.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.08

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