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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,019.84 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,019.84 and 428.44 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,019.84 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,019.84 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,019.84 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 436,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,935.56/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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