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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.88, 1,017.92 and 443.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.88, 1,017.92 and 443.09 is: 611.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.88 : 1,017.92 = 443.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.88/1,017.92 = 443.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.88x = 1,017.92 × 443.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.88x = 451,030.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,030.17/737.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.25

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