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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.20, 1,011.60 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.20, 1,011.60 and 438.52 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.20 : 1,011.60 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.20/1,011.60 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.20x = 1,011.60 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.20x = 443,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,606.83/733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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