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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.67, 1,017.69 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.67, 1,017.69 and 422.88 is: 583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.67 : 1,017.69 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.67/1,017.69 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.67x = 1,017.69 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.67x = 430,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,360.75/737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.41

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