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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.68, 1,019.38 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.68, 1,019.38 and 423.96 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.68 : 1,019.38 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.68/1,019.38 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.68x = 1,019.38 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.68x = 432,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,176.34/738.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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