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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.67, 1,016.67 and 422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.67, 1,016.67 and 422.03 is: 582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.67 : 1,016.67 = 422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.67/1,016.67 = 422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.67x = 1,016.67 × 422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.67x = 429,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,066.73/736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.44

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