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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.94, 1,019.80 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.94, 1,019.80 and 424.24 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.94 : 1,019.80 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.94/1,019.80 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.94x = 1,019.80 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.94x = 432,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,644.98/738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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