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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.93, 1,019.83 and 424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.93, 1,019.83 and 424.29 is: 585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.93 : 1,019.83 = 424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.93/1,019.83 = 424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.93x = 1,019.83 × 424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.93x = 432,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,701.55/738.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.58

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