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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.02, 1,017.12 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.02, 1,017.12 and 422.20 is: 582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.02 : 1,017.12 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.02/1,017.12 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.02x = 1,017.12 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.02x = 429,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,428.06/737.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.65

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