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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.10, 1,019.93 and 424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.10, 1,019.93 and 424.14 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.10 : 1,019.93 = 424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.10/1,019.93 = 424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.10x = 1,019.93 × 424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.10x = 432,593.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,593.11/739.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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