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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.94, 1,018.40 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.94, 1,018.40 and 443.22 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.94 : 1,018.40 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.94/1,018.40 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.94x = 1,018.40 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.94x = 451,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,373.03/737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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