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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.84, 1,017.76 and 443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.84, 1,017.76 and 443.04 is: 611.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.84 : 1,017.76 = 443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.84/1,017.76 = 443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.84x = 1,017.76 × 443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.84x = 450,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,908.39/737.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.12

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