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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.07, 1,019.97 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.07, 1,019.97 and 424.43 is: 585.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.07 : 1,019.97 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.07/1,019.97 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.07x = 1,019.97 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.07x = 432,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,900.24/739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.74

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