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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.69, 1,018.10 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.69, 1,018.10 and 423 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.69 : 1,018.10 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.69/1,018.10 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.69x = 1,018.10 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.69x = 430,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,657.36/737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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