Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737, 1,017.06 and 426.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 737, 1,017.06 and 426.50 is: 588.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
737 : 1,017.06 = 426.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
737/1,017.06 = 426.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
737x = 1,017.06 × 426.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
737x = 433,776.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,776.09/737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588.57
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