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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.22, 1,017.06 and 442.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.22, 1,017.06 and 442.28 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.22 : 1,017.06 = 442.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.22/1,017.06 = 442.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.22x = 1,017.06 × 442.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.22x = 449,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,825.30/737.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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