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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.78, 1,017.53 and 442.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.78, 1,017.53 and 442.84 is: 610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.78 : 1,017.53 = 442.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.78/1,017.53 = 442.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.78x = 1,017.53 × 442.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.78x = 450,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,601.88/737.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.75

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