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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.28, 1,020.19 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.28, 1,020.19 and 424.54 is: 585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.28 : 1,020.19 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.28/1,020.19 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.28x = 1,020.19 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.28x = 433,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,106.79/739.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.85

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