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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.75, 1,018.17 and 423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.75, 1,018.17 and 423.04 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.75 : 1,018.17 = 423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.75/1,018.17 = 423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.75x = 1,018.17 × 423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.75x = 430,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,719.43/737.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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