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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,017.24 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,017.24 and 426.32 is: 588.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,017.24 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,017.24 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,017.24 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 433,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,669.76/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.52

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