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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,019.69 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,019.69 and 424.16 is: 585.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,019.69 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,019.69 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,019.69 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 432,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,504.49/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.38

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