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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.91, 1,018.32 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.91, 1,018.32 and 423.22 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.91 : 1,018.32 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.91/1,018.32 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.91x = 1,018.32 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.91x = 430,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,973.39/737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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