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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,019.61 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,019.61 and 428.34 is: 591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,019.61 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,019.61 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,019.61 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 436,739.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,739.75/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.12

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