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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.67, 1,017.75 and 442.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.67, 1,017.75 and 442.93 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.67 : 1,017.75 = 442.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.67/1,017.75 = 442.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.67x = 1,017.75 × 442.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.67x = 450,792.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,792.01/737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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