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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.39, 1,017.63 and 442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.39, 1,017.63 and 442.61 is: 610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.39 : 1,017.63 = 442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.39/1,017.63 = 442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.39x = 1,017.63 × 442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.39x = 450,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,411.00/737.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.82

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