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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.80, 1,019.36 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.80, 1,019.36 and 428.32 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.80 : 1,019.36 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.80/1,019.36 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.80x = 1,019.36 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.80x = 436,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,612.28/738.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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