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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.86, 1,019.59 and 424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.86, 1,019.59 and 424.06 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.86 : 1,019.59 = 424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.86/1,019.59 = 424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.86x = 1,019.59 × 424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.86x = 432,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,367.34/738.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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