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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.67, 1,019.42 and 428.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.67, 1,019.42 and 428.17 is: 590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.67 : 1,019.42 = 428.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.67/1,019.42 = 428.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.67x = 1,019.42 × 428.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.67x = 436,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,482.92/738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.90

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