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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.67, 1,018.07 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.67, 1,018.07 and 443.10 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.67 : 1,018.07 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.67/1,018.07 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.67x = 1,018.07 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.67x = 451,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,106.82/737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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