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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.42, 1,017.77 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.42, 1,017.77 and 442.85 is: 611.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.42 : 1,017.77 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.42/1,017.77 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.42x = 1,017.77 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.42x = 450,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,712.14/737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.21

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