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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.96, 1,018.47 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.96, 1,018.47 and 423.12 is: 583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.96 : 1,018.47 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.96/1,018.47 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.96x = 1,018.47 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.96x = 430,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,935.03/737.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.95

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