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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.37, 1,017.68 and 422.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.37, 1,017.68 and 422.73 is: 583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.37 : 1,017.68 = 422.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.37/1,017.68 = 422.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.37x = 1,017.68 × 422.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.37x = 430,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,201.75/737.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.43

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