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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.25, 1,017.40 and 442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.25, 1,017.40 and 442.51 is: 610.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.25 : 1,017.40 = 442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.25/1,017.40 = 442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.25x = 1,017.40 × 442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.25x = 450,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,209.67/737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.66

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