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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.88, 1,018.22 and 443.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.88, 1,018.22 and 443.31 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.88 : 1,018.22 = 443.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.88/1,018.22 = 443.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.88x = 1,018.22 × 443.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.88x = 451,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,388.22/737.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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