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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,017.03 and 426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,017.03 and 426.46 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,017.03 = 426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,017.03 = 426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,017.03 × 426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 433,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,722.61/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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