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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.43, 1,017.52 and 442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.43, 1,017.52 and 442.81 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.43 : 1,017.52 = 442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.43/1,017.52 = 442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.43x = 1,017.52 × 442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.43x = 450,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,568.03/737.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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