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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.18, 1,015.78 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.18, 1,015.78 and 437.42 is: 603.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.18 : 1,015.78 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.18/1,015.78 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.18x = 1,015.78 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.18x = 444,322.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,322.49/736.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.55

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