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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.76, 1,018.08 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.76, 1,018.08 and 427.26 is: 589.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.76 : 1,018.08 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.76/1,018.08 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.76x = 1,018.08 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.76x = 434,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,984.86/737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.60

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