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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.86, 1,018.21 and 423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.86, 1,018.21 and 423.06 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.86 : 1,018.21 = 423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.86/1,018.21 = 423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.86x = 1,018.21 × 423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.86x = 430,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,762.86/737.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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