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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.80, 1,018.13 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.80, 1,018.13 and 423.07 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.80 : 1,018.13 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.80/1,018.13 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.80x = 1,018.13 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.80x = 430,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,740.26/737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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