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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.04, 1,017.28 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.04, 1,017.28 and 426.72 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.04 : 1,017.28 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.04/1,017.28 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.04x = 1,017.28 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.04x = 434,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,093.72/737.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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