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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,011.60 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,011.60 and 438.38 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,011.60 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,011.60 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,011.60 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 443,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,465.21/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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