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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,017.49 and 426.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,017.49 and 426.75 is: 588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,017.49 = 426.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,017.49 = 426.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,017.49 × 426.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 434,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,213.86/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.82

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