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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.13, 1,017.19 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.13, 1,017.19 and 442.56 is: 610.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.13 : 1,017.19 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.13/1,017.19 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.13x = 1,017.19 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.13x = 450,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,166.25/737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.70

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