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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.18, 1,016.97 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.18, 1,016.97 and 426.50 is: 588.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.18 : 1,016.97 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.18/1,016.97 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.18x = 1,016.97 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.18x = 433,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,737.71/737.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.37

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