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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,018.09 and 422.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,018.09 and 422.99 is: 583.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,018.09 = 422.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,018.09 = 422.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,018.09 × 422.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 430,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,641.89/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.75

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