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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,018.44 and 427.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,018.44 and 427.46 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,018.44 = 427.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,018.44 = 427.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,018.44 × 427.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 435,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,342.36/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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