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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.77, 1,018.08 and 423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.77, 1,018.08 and 423.01 is: 583.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.77 : 1,018.08 = 423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.77/1,018.08 = 423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.77x = 1,018.08 × 423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.77x = 430,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,658.02/737.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.73

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