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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.64, 1,017.93 and 422.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.64, 1,017.93 and 422.96 is: 583.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.64 : 1,017.93 = 422.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.64/1,017.93 = 422.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.64x = 1,017.93 × 422.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.64x = 430,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,543.67/737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.68

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