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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.06, 1,016.58 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.06, 1,016.58 and 442.12 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 1,016.58 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/1,016.58 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 1,016.58 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 449,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,450.35/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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