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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.08, 1,016.92 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.08, 1,016.92 and 422.28 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.08 : 1,016.92 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.08/1,016.92 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.08x = 1,016.92 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.08x = 429,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,424.98/737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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