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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.03, 1,017.15 and 422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.03, 1,017.15 and 422.31 is: 582.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.03 : 1,017.15 = 422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.03/1,017.15 = 422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.03x = 1,017.15 × 422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.03x = 429,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,551.50/737.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.81

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