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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.06, 1,019.85 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.06, 1,019.85 and 428.50 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.06 : 1,019.85 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.06/1,019.85 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.06x = 1,019.85 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.06x = 437,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,005.73/739.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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