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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.47, 1,017.57 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.47, 1,017.57 and 422.68 is: 583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.47 : 1,017.57 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.47/1,017.57 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.47x = 1,017.57 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.47x = 430,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,106.49/737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.22

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