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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.85, 1,018.18 and 423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.85, 1,018.18 and 423.14 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.85 : 1,018.18 = 423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.85/1,018.18 = 423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.85x = 1,018.18 × 423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.85x = 430,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,830.15/737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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