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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,019.44 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,019.44 and 424 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,019.44 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,019.44 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,019.44 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 432,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,242.56/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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