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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.81, 1,018.26 and 443.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.81, 1,018.26 and 443.07 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.81 : 1,018.26 = 443.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.81/1,018.26 = 443.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.81x = 1,018.26 × 443.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.81x = 451,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,160.46/737.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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