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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.78, 1,019.53 and 424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.78, 1,019.53 and 424.08 is: 585.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.78 : 1,019.53 = 424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.78/1,019.53 = 424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.78x = 1,019.53 × 424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.78x = 432,362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,362.28/738.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.24

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