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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,017.04 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,017.04 and 422.25 is: 582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,017.04 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,017.04 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,017.04 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 429,445.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,445.14/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.67

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