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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.96, 1,017.32 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.96, 1,017.32 and 442.18 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.96 : 1,017.32 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.96/1,017.32 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.96x = 1,017.32 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.96x = 449,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,838.56/736.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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