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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.85, 1,017.72 and 442.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.85, 1,017.72 and 442.89 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.85 : 1,017.72 = 442.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.85/1,017.72 = 442.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.85x = 1,017.72 × 442.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.85x = 450,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,738.01/737.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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