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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.56, 1,017.82 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.56, 1,017.82 and 442.82 is: 611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.56 : 1,017.82 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.56/1,017.82 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.56x = 1,017.82 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.56x = 450,711.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,711.05/737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.08

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