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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.68, 1,016.22 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.68, 1,016.22 and 426.12 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.68 : 1,016.22 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.68/1,016.22 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.68x = 1,016.22 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.68x = 433,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,031.67/736.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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