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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.66, 1,017.79 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.66, 1,017.79 and 442.87 is: 611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.66 : 1,017.79 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.66/1,017.79 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.66x = 1,017.79 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.66x = 450,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,746.25/737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.05

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