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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.70, 1,018.08 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.70, 1,018.08 and 423.07 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.70 : 1,018.08 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.70/1,018.08 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.70x = 1,018.08 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.70x = 430,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,721.10/737.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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