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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.93, 1,017.05 and 422.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.93, 1,017.05 and 422.29 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.93 : 1,017.05 = 422.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.93/1,017.05 = 422.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.93x = 1,017.05 × 422.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.93x = 429,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,492.80/736.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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