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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.38, 1,017.54 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.38, 1,017.54 and 422.66 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.38 : 1,017.54 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.38/1,017.54 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.38x = 1,017.54 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.38x = 430,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,073.46/737.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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