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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.40, 1,017.56 and 422.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.40, 1,017.56 and 422.67 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.40 : 1,017.56 = 422.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.40/1,017.56 = 422.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.40x = 1,017.56 × 422.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.40x = 430,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,087.00/737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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