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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.99, 1,018.40 and 423.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.99, 1,018.40 and 423.17 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.99 : 1,018.40 = 423.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.99/1,018.40 = 423.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.99x = 1,018.40 × 423.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.99x = 430,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,956.33/737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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