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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.44, 1,017.75 and 426.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.44, 1,017.75 and 426.94 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.44 : 1,017.75 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.44/1,017.75 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.44x = 1,017.75 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.44x = 434,517.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,517.24/737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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