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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.87, 1,019.61 and 424.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.87, 1,019.61 and 424.05 is: 585.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.87 : 1,019.61 = 424.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.87/1,019.61 = 424.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.87x = 1,019.61 × 424.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.87x = 432,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,365.62/738.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.17

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