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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,017.12 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,017.12 and 426.56 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,017.12 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,017.12 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,017.12 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 433,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,862.71/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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