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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.68, 1,017.98 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.68, 1,017.98 and 442.92 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.68 : 1,017.98 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.68/1,017.98 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.68x = 1,017.98 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.68x = 450,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,883.70/737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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