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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.93, 1,019.73 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.93, 1,019.73 and 424.24 is: 585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.93 : 1,019.73 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.93/1,019.73 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.93x = 1,019.73 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.93x = 432,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,610.26/738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.45

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