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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.83, 1,017.91 and 423.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.83, 1,017.91 and 423.02 is: 583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.83 : 1,017.91 = 423.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.83/1,017.91 = 423.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.83x = 1,017.91 × 423.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.83x = 430,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,598.17/737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.60

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