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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.95, 1,019.73 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.95, 1,019.73 and 424.22 is: 585.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.95 : 1,019.73 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.95/1,019.73 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.95x = 1,019.73 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.95x = 432,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,593.41/738.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.42

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