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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,018.22 and 427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,018.22 and 427.36 is: 589.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,018.22 = 427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,018.22 = 427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,018.22 × 427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 435,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,146.50/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.76

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