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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,017.42 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,017.42 and 426.78 is: 588.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,017.42 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,017.42 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,017.42 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 434,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,214.51/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.99

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