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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.72, 1,017.60 and 443.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.72, 1,017.60 and 443.06 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 1,017.60 = 443.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/1,017.60 = 443.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 1,017.60 × 443.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 450,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,857.86/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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