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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.10, 1,017.38 and 422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.10, 1,017.38 and 422.46 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.10 : 1,017.38 = 422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.10/1,017.38 = 422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.10x = 1,017.38 × 422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.10x = 429,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,800.24/737.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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