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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,017.68 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,017.68 and 442.64 is: 610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,017.68 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,017.68 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,017.68 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 450,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,465.88/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.78

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