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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.11, 1,017.17 and 422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.11, 1,017.17 and 422.31 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.11 : 1,017.17 = 422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.11/1,017.17 = 422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.11x = 1,017.17 × 422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.11x = 429,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,560.65/737.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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