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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.26, 1,017.40 and 426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.26, 1,017.40 and 426.76 is: 588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.26 : 1,017.40 = 426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.26/1,017.40 = 426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.26x = 1,017.40 × 426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.26x = 434,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,185.62/737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.92

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