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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,017.44 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,017.44 and 442.52 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,017.44 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,017.44 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,017.44 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 450,237.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,237.55/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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