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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.49, 1,017.76 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.49, 1,017.76 and 422.76 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.49 : 1,017.76 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.49/1,017.76 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.49x = 1,017.76 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.49x = 430,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,268.22/737.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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